Scholarship

Ahunuku Māori Summer Research Scholarship

Victoria University of Wellington Original Source
Award

NZD 8,000 - NZD 8,000

Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

New Zealand

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

Victoria University of Wellington is offering Ahunuku Māori Summer Research Scholarships to Māori students over the summer trimester. This programme provides university students of Māori descent with an opportunity to enhance their skills and gain valuable experience within the earth sciences field, with the guidance and support of expert Earth Sciences New Zealand researchers. Students will be expected to work on a research project for up to 10 weeks (400 hours) over the summer trimester, under the supervision of well-established researchers. Each scholarship has a value of $8,000 NZD, paid in four equal instalments and is co-funded by Earth Sciences New Zealand and Taihonoa. The scholarship is designed to support Māori students in developing research capabilities and gaining practical experience in earth sciences.

Duration 2 - 4 mo

Who Can Apply

Region
New Zealand
Project in
New Zealand
Applicants
individual
Priority for
indigenous

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Selection based on academic merit, expertise in the research area, and recommendations from GNS staff associated with the project.

Additional benefits

  • mentorship

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding